Saffery decision pays off as fee income rises

The latest figures put the firm 14th on the national league table of accountancy firms.

One of Saffery Champness’s most significant moves of the past 12 months has been its acquisition of RSM Tenon’s film and TV team, which has provided advisory services for major blockbusters including The King’s Speech, The Dark Knight and Casino Royale.

In Yorkshire the firm has invested significantly in growth over the past 12 months with relocation of its Yorkshire office from Windsor Court in Harrogate to new larger premises at Mitre House in the town last July and the appointment of a new partner for the region, Jonathan Davis, in April.

Managing partner Jonathan Fox, who is originally from Yorkshire, attributed the company’s success to a decision to play to its strengths. “We could have diversified but we chose not to, sticking instead to our tried and trusted specialisms which include entrepreneurs and their businesses, private wealth, not-for-profit and landed estates and rural business.”

Saffery Champness has 61 partners and more than 400 staff.